OLDTESTS

Section One. Definitions. Pick 4 of 5 to define. Be specific. (2 points each)

Mercantilism Speculators Apprentices Overseers Subsistence Farming

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Section Two. Multiple Choice. Circle the best answer for each question. (2 points)

1. Who was sent in 1753 to warn the French to get out of the Ohio River Valley?
   1. William Braddock
   2. Robert Dinwiddie
   3. James Wolfe
   4. George Washington

1. Along which River is Quebec located?
   1. Hudson River
   2. Mississippi River
   3. St. Lawrence River
   4. Ohio River

1. What British law prohibited settlement west of the Appalachians?
   1. Proclamation of 1763
   2. Proclamation of 1755
   3. Treaty of 1766
   4. Treaty of Randolph School

1. Who was the winning general who died at the Battle of Quebec?
   1. Edward Braddock
   2. James Wolfe
   3. George Washington
   4. Louis Montcalm

1. What was the geographic feature that helped in the defense of Quebec?
   1. Ohio River
   2. Atlantic Ocean
   3. 200 foot cliffs
   4. Surrounding swamps

6. What formed the western boundary of the English colonies according to the Treaty of Paris after the French & Indian War?

1. Appalachian Mountains
2. Mississippi River
3. Ohio River
4. Pacific Ocean

7. What was built by George Washington and his men as protection against the French?

1. Fort Carillon
2. Fort Duquesne
3. Fortress Louisbourg
4. Fort Necessity

8. Which country controlled less land at the end of the French and Indian War than they did when it began?

1. America
2. Britain
3. France
4. Spain

9. What term refers to the economic system where colonies exist for the benefit of the controlling country?

1. Colonialism
2. Mercantilism
3. Slavery
4. Socialism

10. What country helped France during the French & Indian War?

1. Germany
2. Prussia
3. Russia
4. Spain

11. Who wrote the Albany Plan of Union in 1754?

1. John Adams
2. Ben Franklin
3. Patrick Henry
4. George Washington

12. Control of what river valley was an issue of the French & Indian War?

1. Hudson River
2. Missouri River
3. Ohio River
4. Savannah River

13. Who was the Ottawa chief who led attacks against colonial settlements?

1. Pontiac
2. Powhatan
3. Tecumseh
4. Hiawatha

14. What physical landmark kept the English along the Atlantic Coast?

1. Appalachian Mountains
2. Mississippi River
3. Pacific Ocean
4. Rocky Mountains

15. Name the city that stands where Fort Duquesne once was located.
a. Albany
b. New York
c. Philadelphia
d. Pittsburgh


Section Three: Short Answer Questions. Answer in short phrases. (3 points)

1. Why did most Native Americans ally with the French during the French & Indian War?

1. What war was fought by France and England at the same time as the French & Indian War?

1. What was the Middle Passage?

1. What are cash crops?

1. What were Proprietors?

1. Why was farming difficult in the New England colonies?

1. Name the two things the Navigation Acts prevented the colonists from doing.

a.



b.

1. Who was the Secretary of State of Britain who oversaw the French and Indian war effort from London?

1. A large number of German Immigrants came to which colony? (hint: its in the Middle colonies)

Section Four. Colonies. (2 points each)

For the following colonies, use the listed descriptions, a-e, and fill in the appropriate letter next to the colony. Obviously, some will be used more than once.
a. Southern, Royal or Proprietary
b. Middle, Proprietary
c. Middle, Royal
d. New England, Charter
e. New England, Royal

1Connecticut ___

1. Delaware ___

1. Georgia ___

1. Maryland ___

1. Massachusetts ___

1. New Hampshire ___

1. New Jersey ___

1. New York ___

1. North Carolina ___

1. Pennsylvania ___

1. Rhode Island ___

1. South Carolina ___

1. Virginia ___

For the following questions, the answer will be either: New England, Middle, or Southern.

1. Shipbuilding _

1. Cash crops, esp. wheat _

1. Subsistence Farming __

1. Tobacco _

1. “Tidewater” and “Backcountry” _

1. Thin, rocky soil (poor farming conditions) ___

1. Rice _

Section One. Definitions. Pick 4 of 5 to use in sentence THAT SHOWS YOU UNDERSTAND THE MEANING. (related to history!) (3 points)

Effigy Resolution Petition Militia Boycott

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Section Two. Multiple Choice. Pick the best answer. (2 points each)

1. Patrick Henry came from which colony?
   1. Virginia
   2. Connecticut
   3. New York
   4. Alabama

1. Which group was responsible for the Boston Tea Party?
   1. Daughters of Liberty
   2. Committee of Correspondence
   3. Sons of New York
   4. Sons of Liberty

1. The was a ship that belonged to John Hancock. The ship was seized by British officials in the spring of 1768.
   1. Titanic
   2. Liberty
   3. California
   4. Arcadia

1. Which organization circulated writings about the colonists’ grievances against Britain?
   1. Sons of Liberty
   2. Communication Organization
   3. Committee of Correspondence
   4. Boston Organization

1. What was Britain’s response to repealing the Stamp Act?
   1. Declaratory Act
   2. Stamp Act
   3. Sugar Act
   4. Townshend Acts

1. Ethan Allen led the militia known as the .
   1. Green Militia
   2. Minutemen
   3. Green Mountain Boys
   4. Blue Mountain Boys

1. Which of the following individuals was NOT present at the First Continental Congress?
   1. John Adams
   2. George Washington
   3. Paul Revere
   4. Patrick Henry

1. What best describes the end result of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
   1. Victory for the Americans, few American lives lost
   2. Victory for the British, few British lives lost
   3. Victory for the Americans, but many American lives lost
   4. Victory for the British, but many British lives lost

1. Thomas Jefferson drew inspiration from whom when writing the Dec. of Ind?
   1. Paul Revere
   2. John Smith
   3. Ronald Reagan
   4. John Locke

1. The following act lowered the tax on molasses imported by the colonists.
   1. Stamp Act
   2. Sugar Act
   3. Tea Act
   4. Townshend Acts

1. The first flag that represented the colonies had 13 stripes which represented each one of the colonies, along with crosses from the British flag.
   1. True
   2. False

Section Three. Do NOT need to answer in complete sentences. (3 points)

1. Name the four parts of the Declaration of Independence and what each part contains. (12 points)

1. Why did the First Continental Congress come together? (what did they do?)

1. Describe the significance of the name “Minutemen.”

1. What did the result of the Battle of Bunker Hill make the British realize about the war with the colonists?

1. Why were the Vice Admiralty courts not “fair” for the colonists?

1. What natural feature marked the western boundary of British territory in 1763?

Section Four. Chronologies. 1- Earliest, 3-latest. (3 points)

Boston Massacre Sugar Act

Boston Tea Party Tea Act

Stamp Act Congress Townshend Acts



Coercive Acts _ Second Continental Congress

Proclamation of 1763 _ Battle of Bunker Hill

Declaratory Acts _ Boston Tea Party





Section One: Multiple Choice. (2 points each)

1. The Patriot forces endured a winter of terrible suffering at
   1. Philadelphia
   2. Saratoga
   3. Valley Forge
   4. Yorktown

1. The French openly announced support for the United States after the American victory at
   1. Bunker Hill
   2. Germantown
   3. Saratoga
   4. Valley Forge

1. Who said it? “These are the times that try men’s souls.”
   1. Benjamin Franklin
   2. Thomas Jefferson
   3. Thomas Paine
   4. George Washington

1. The first commander of the Continental Army was
   1. Benedict Arnold
   2. Horatio Gates
   3. John Hancock
   4. George Washington

1. The British recognized the United States as an independent nation in the
   1. Treaty of America
   2. Treaty of London
   3. Treaty of Paris
   4. Treaty of Philadelphia

1. The Green Mountain Boys, who captured the British-held Fort Ticonderoga, were led by
   1. Ethan Allen
   2. Benedict Arnold
   3. Benjamin Lincoln
   4. Paul Revere

1. Who said it? “I regret I have but one life to lose for my country.”
   1. Ethan Allen
   2. Benedict Arnold
   3. Horatio Gates
   4. Nathan Hale

1. The military turning point in favor of the Patriot cause was
   1. British surrender of Ft. Detroit
   2. Burgoyne’s defeat at Saratoga
   3. Washington’s capture of New York
   4. Washington’s victory at Yorktown

1. What general replaced Howe as leader of the British forces?
   1. John Burgoyne
   2. Henry Clinton
   3. Charles Cornwallis
   4. Thomas Gage

1. Who was the American general who turned traitor after being the hero of Saratoga?
   1. Benedict Arnold
   2. Horatio Gates
   3. Nathanael Greene

d. William Howe

1. What patriotic writer traveled with Washington’s men during the war?
   1. John Adams
   2. Samuel Adams
   3. Thomas Jefferson
   4. Thomas Paine

1. What Frenchman was Washington’s trusted aide?
   1. Major John André
   2. Admiral de Grasse
   3. Marquis de Lafayette
   4. General Rochambeau

1. Who were the Hessians?
   1. British spies during the battle of Trenton
   2. British naval officers
   3. German mercenaries
   4. French troops sent to help Americans

1. Who taught General Washington’s army military discipline while they endured the winter at Valley Forge?
   1. Henry Hamilton
   2. Thaddeus Kosciusko
   3. Marquis de Lafayette
   4. Baron von Steuben

1. In what city was the peace conference to end the Revolution held?
   1. London
   2. New York
   3. Paris
   4. Philadelphia

Section Two: Matching Vocabulary. (2 points each)

_ 1. ambush a. taking no side in a conflict

_ 2. blockade b. paid soldier in the army of a foreign country

_ 3. desert c. to enlist soldiers in the army

_ 4. guerrilla warfare d. to leave without permission

_ 5. inflation e. continuous rise in price of goods & services

_ 6. mercenary f. to close off a country’s ports

_ 7. neutral g. armed private ship

_ 8. privateer h. hit & run technique used in fighting a war

_ 9. ratify i. to give official approval to

_ 10. recruit j. a surprise attack











Section Three: Chronologies. (1-earliest, 3-latest) (3 points each)

Battle of Trenton _ Battle of Bunker Hill

­­­ Battle of Yorktown _ Battle of Long Island

Treaty of Paris _ Battle of Saratoga



_ Treaty of Paris Battle of Bunker Hill

_ Battle of Cowpens Boston Massacre

_ Winter at Valley Forge __ Battle of Guilford Courthouse


Section Four: Short Answer Questions. (3 points each)

1. Name two main points Thomas Paine argued for in Common Sense. (hint: you can think about reasons the British lost the war)

1. Why did the British troops under General Burgoyne want to control the Hudson River?

1. Name one disadvantage the Patriots had when the war began.

4. Name the two European nations who fought with the Americans against the British.

a.

b.

1. What role did John Paul Jones play in the Revolutionary War?

Section One: Multiple Choice. Circle best answer. (2 pts)

1. A bicameral legislature is a...
   1. One House Legislature
   2. Two House Legislature
   3. Four House Legislature
   4. None of the above

1. In 1781, this Philadelphia merchant proposed an import tax to help pay back the national debt.
   1. Ben Franklin
   2. John Hancock
   3. Robert Morris
   4. John Jay

1. This law established a procedure for surveying and selling land in the Northwest.
   1. The Northwest Ordinance
   2. The Virginia Law
   3. Proclamation of 1763
   4. The Ordinance of 1785

1. In 1785, this man was sent to London to discuss lingering problems with Britain.
   1. Thomas Jefferson
   2. John Adams
   3. George Washington
   4. Ben Franklin

1. Because of westward expansion, Spain closed what river to Americans?
   1. Mississippi River
   2. Ohio River
   3. Tennessee River
   4. Red River

1. The Northwest Territory included land…
   1. West of the Mississippi River and north of Texas
   2. South of the Ohio River and west of the Appalachians
   3. North of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River
   4. West of California and north of Hawaii

1. The Articles of Confederation (America’s first constitution) were known as a…
   1. “Strong government for a new nation”
   2. “A group of states with similar interests”
   3. “A selfish group of states with opposite interests”
   4. “A firm league of friendship”

1. Which of the following is NOT true about provisions in the Northwest Ordinance?
   1. It included a Bill of Rights for settlers
   2. It said there would be three to five territories created
   3. It said the territories could apply for statehood once their population reached 60,000 people
   4. It said slavery was allowed in the territories

1. This man led a rebellion against the state militia in Massachusetts.
   1. Dan Boxer
   2. Daniel Shays
   3. Richard Allen
   4. Andrew Jackson

1. This word refers to the freeing of individual enslaved persons.
   1. Desert
   2. Decommission
   3. Partial
   4. Manumission

1. Why did farmers have a difficult time after the Revolutionary War?
   1. They couldn’t find slaves for their plantations
   2. They couldn’t sell their goods
   3. They lost all their farming tools in the War
   4. Drought

1. These two men were at the forefront for change from the Articles of Confederation.
   1. Patrick Henry and Patrick Randolph
   2. Ben Franklin and Thomas Paine
   3. Coach Moore and Coach Myers
   4. James Madison and Alexander Hamilton

1. How many delegates attended the Constitutional Convention?
   1. 12
   2. 32
   3. 45
   4. 55

1. Which one of the following men was NOT at the Constitutional Convention?
   1. James Madison
   2. George Washington
   3. Ben Franklin
   4. Thomas Paine

1. Who is referred to as the “Father of the Constitution”?
   1. James Madison
   2. Edmund Randolph
   3. George Washington
   4. Thomas Jefferson

1. The Virginia Plan was largely written by…
   1. Alexander Hamilton
   2. Roger Sherman
   3. William Paterson
   4. James Madison

1. The chief proponent of the New Jersey Plan was…
   1. William Paterson
   2. George Washington
   3. George Sherman
   4. Daniel Shays

1. Which plan wanted to revise the Articles of Confederation?
   1. Virginia Plan
   2. New Jersey Plan
   3. Pennsylvania Plan
   4. Massachusetts Plan

1. Which plan wanted to get rid of the Articles of Confederation?
   1. Virginia Plan
   2. New Jersey Plan
   3. Pennsylvania Plan
   4. Massachusetts Plan

1. Roger Sherman (CT) proposed what became known as the…
   1. Grand Agreement
   2. Great Compromise
   3. Awesome Agenda
   4. Grandiose Union

1. This compromise dealt with counting enslaved people as part of a population.
   1. Enslaved Persons Compromise
   2. Two-Fifths Compromise
   3. Five-Fifths Compromise
   4. Three-Fifths Compromise

1. Many delegates did not support the Constitution without the inclusion of a…
   1. Bill of Rights
   2. Money guarantee for states
   3. Northwest Ordinance

1. In The Spirit of Laws, Montesquieu declared that…
   1. The government should rule over all the land
   2. All individuals have certain rights and liberties
   3. The powers of government should be separated and balanced
   4. Citizens should be able to overthrow their government whenever they want

1. The last state to ratify the Constitution was…
   1. Delaware
   2. Virginia
   3. Pennsylvania
   4. Rhode Island

1. The first state to ratify the Constitution was…
   1. Delaware
   2. Virginia
   3. Pennsylvania
   4. Rhode Island

1. Those who opposed ratifying the Constitution were known as…
   1. Anti-constitutionalists
   2. Anti-Virginians
   3. Antifederalists
   4. Federalists

1. Which of the following men was an author of the Federalist Papers?
   1. Alexander Hamilton
   2. Patrick Henry
   3. Thomas Jefferson
   4. Teddy Roosevelt

1. An amendment is something added to a document.
   1. True
   2. False

1. The Founding Fathers drew inspiration from John Locke when writing the Constitution.
   1. True
   2. False

1. It took 7 years for all of the states to ratify the Constitution.
   1. True
   2. False

Section Two: Short Essays. Pick 4 of the 5 to write on. Be succinct yet informative! (10)

1. Describe the differences between the New Jersey and Virginia Plans. Who supported each one? Why was an agreement impossible?

1. Describe the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

1. Describe the ways in which the issue of slavery started to appear in the 1780s.

1. What/whom did the Founding Fathers draw inspiration from when writing the Constitution? What specific ideas did they take from these things?

5. Describe the differences between federalists and anti-federalists. What were the biggest fears of each group? How did each group organize its ideas?
Section One. Short Answer. No complete sentences necessary. (2 pts)

1. If two states disagree on a boundary, what branch of the government would be responsible for resolving the dispute?


2. What part of the document explains why the Constitution was written?


3. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?


4 – 19. Complete the following table: (2 points)

	Length of Term	Years a Citizen	Age to Serve	Which Article
Representatives
Senators
President of the United States
Supreme Court Justices

The situations below deal with violations of the Bill of Rights. For each situation, tell (a) what the violation is, and (b) the number of the amendment that provides protection. (2 points each)

20. William is accused of writing several bad checks. When he appears before the judge, William asks for help preparing his defense because he is too poor to afford a lawyer. The judge tells William that he is sorry he is poor, but William will just have to prepare his own case, without any help.

a.


b.

21. Mrs. Robb’s boss dislikes the ideas of the Church of Every Day Salvation. Mrs. Robb tells a coworker that she belongs to that church and, soon after, her boss fires her because she belongs to the church.

a.


b.

1. Mr. Moore is in his house reading fascinating historical literature when two policemen knock at the door. They accuse Mr. Moore of having stolen property, enter the house, and take several things that they say do not belong to him. When he asks if the policemen have permission to take his things, they just laugh and leave with the property.

a.


b.

1. Mr. Leonard is accused of armed robbery and given a trial. The jury finds Mr. Leonard innocent. The next day the prosecutor decides that the verdict was not correct, and he orders Mr. Leonard arrested and tried for the crime again.

a.


b.

1. On the way to a Scholar’s Bowl Competition, Mrs. Allen was given a traffic ticket by the very young, but very polite, police officer when he caught her going through a red light. She was sure it had not turned red while she was going through the intersection and she thought the evidence would prove that. She asked the judge for a jury trial. The judge said it would be a waste of time, and he would settle the matter himself.

a.


b.

1. Mrs. Pirani writes a letter to the editor complaining about the way the government is treating convicts in federal prisons. Because of this letter, Mrs. Pirani is arrested and placed in jail herself.

a.


b.

1. Alex forgot to bring his history homework to school for the first time all semester. Mrs. Allen got mad and told him he had to stay in at Break every day for 3 weeks.

a.


b.


In the space before the statement write “yes” or “no”.

Would the Constitution with the Bill of Rights support the federal, state or local government in taking the following actions?


27. require that your newspaper print only things favorable to the political party in power


28. regulate the buying and selling of goods between you and a business in another state


29. require that you pay taxes


30. take your tax money to support a church


31. require that you be 18 years old before you can vote

MATCHING__ – For each question put the letter of the correct answer in the blank. Select the best answer from the following (a-e) for questions 1-10. (3 points each)

1. The House of Representatives
2. The Senate
3. The Presidency
4. The Supreme Court
5. The Congress

1. The members of this body are elected for 6 year terms.
2. In order to be elected you must be a natural-born citizen and at least 35 years old.
3. Once a member of this body, your term is for life.
4. Your job is to execute the laws.
5. Unless you’ve been a citizen for 7 years you may not be elected to this body. _
6. You have special privileges regarding your conduct and speech while debating, or on your way to and from work. _
7. Responsible for making the laws. _
8. The U.S. Constitution requires bills to tax or spend money to originate from this place.
9. Interpreting the laws is the primary responsibility. _
10. You must stand for election every two years if you are elected to this place. _

MULTIPLE CHOICE – Circle the correct answer. (2 points each)

11. Which branch of the government includes the President and his Cabinet?
a. civil service
b. executive
c. judicial
d. legislative

12. What is the source__ of money for the operation of the government?
a. Bureau of Printing and Engraving
b. Fort Knox
c. U.S. Mint
d. Taxes

13. What body is responsible for trying the President in an impeachment trial?

1. Congress
2. House of Representatives
3. Senate
4. Supreme Court

14. Who can declare war?

1. Congress
2. Joint Chiefs of Staff
3. President
4. Supreme Court

15. Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution?”

1. Benjamin Franklin
2. Alexander Hamilton
3. James Madison
4. George Washington

17. What is the responsibility of the President as chief diplomat?

1. suggest new laws
2. carry out and enforce federal laws
3. make foreign policy
4. propose bills for Congress to pass

18. The primary duty of the President is to
a. appoint and receive foreign ambassadors
b. create foreign policy
c. execute federal laws
d. suggest laws for Congress to pass

19. Who determines how many federal justices there will be?
a. Congress
b. House of Representatives
c. President
d. Supreme Court justices

20. Which of the following is not one of the branches of government?
a. Executive
b. Legislative
c. Judicial
d. Military

21. Which of the following belongs to Congress?

1. House of Representatives

b. Joint Chiefs of Staff

1. President
2. Supreme Court

22. How is the membership of the House of Representatives determined?

1. By the population of the states
2. By the governors of states according to a formula established by Congress
3. By the legislature of each state
4. By two representatives from each state

23. What is the main idea of the Preamble?
a. establish the relationship of the branches of government
b. explain the reasoning behind the break with England
c. set limits on the authority of the federal government
d. state the purpose of the Constitution

24. The officer who presides over the House of Representatives is called the

1. Chairman
2. President
3. President pro tempore
4. Speaker

25. What is it called when the President refuses to sign a bill into law?
a. Legislative bargaining
b. Presidential review
c. Presidential veto
d. Right of refusal

1. What officers are part of the executive branch of government?
   1. President, Vice-President and chief justice
   2. Vice President, president pro tempore and president of the Senate
   3. Chief justice, speaker of the House and president of the Senate
   4. Cabinet officers, President and Vice President

27. Who elects the President?

1. The electoral college
2. The majority of the citizens who cast votes
3. The legislatures of the various states
4. The majority of the House of Representatives and Senate

1. How is representation in the Senate determined?
   1. By the apportioned population of the states
   2. By the number determined by the legislature of each state
   3. By the state governors according to a formula established by Congress
   4. By two representatives from each state

1. If the President is unable to serve, the Vice President takes his place. Who is the next federal official in line for the presidency after the Vice President?
   1. President pro tempore of the Senate
   2. Secretary of State
   3. Secretary of Defense
   4. Speaker of the House of Representatives

1. For what is the President responsible as commander in chief?
   1. Administering the armed forces of the nation
   2. Appointing senators and representatives
   3. Establishing fair interstate commerce
   4. Negotiating treaties with foreign governments

1. Which of the following is not a power of the President?
   1. Declare war
   2. Execute laws
   3. Grant reprieves and pardons
   4. Present a state of the Union address each year

1. Who of the following is a member of the President’s cabinet?
   1. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
   2. President pro tempore of the Senate
   3. Secretary of State
   4. Speaker of the House

1. The supreme law of the land is?
   1. The state constitutions
   2. a law passed by Congress
   3. an Executive Order issued by the President
   4. the U.S. Constitution

1. How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
   1. The first six
   2. 1-5 & 9-12
   3. The first ten
   4. The first eight, plus 13 & 21

1. Quartering troops is restricted in the Constitution. Quartering troops means
   1. Housing soldiers in areas where civilians may otherwise meet
   2. Placing soldiers in private homes
   3. Placing soldiers on the public lands of the states
   4. Putting forts or arsenals in only ¼ of the states

1. A court order allowing an individual or his property to be searched or seized is called a (n)
   1. Executive privilege
   2. Treaty of understanding
   3. Warrant
   4. Writ of habeas corpus

1. These are powers which only belong to the states.
   1. Enumerated Powers
   2. Reserved Powers
   3. Concurrent Powers
   4. Judicial Review

1. Senators today are selected by what method?
   1. Chosen by the governor of their respective states
   2. Elected by the current Senate
   3. Elected by the people of their respective states
   4. Elected by their respective state legislatures

Section Five. Matching. Match the term, person, event, to the correct colony. (2 pts)

Samuel Adams New York


Location of Stamp Act Congress Georgia


Location of Second Continental Congress Massachusetts


Only colony not to attend First Cont. Congress Virginia


Patrick Henry Connecticut


Benedict Arnold Pennsylvania